Career development + Staff benefits + Pension scheme (LGPS)
Your Opportunity
GLF Schools is seeking a Senior Field IT Technician to provide IT support across a number of schools in the Banstead and Epsom area.
As part of our wider IT team, you will work closely with experienced colleagues based across Surrey and Oxfordshire, building strong relationships with both the Central IT Team and Regional IT Partners. The role involves delivering first and second-line support to a diverse range of users, troubleshooting issues across a variety of systems, and ensuring schools receive a high-quality IT service.
This is a field-based position, requiring regular scheduled visits to schools within your allocated region, alongside ad hoc and emergency support as needed. You may also be required to occasionally travel to other GLF Schools locations outside the region to support wider operational needs.
This is an exciting role with a varied work stream, and we require an intelligent and enthusiastic person who can think outside the box to solve issues independently, but who can also work effectively with our wider IT and school teams. Ideally, we would like the candidate to have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role and has experience with hardware and software, including installation, configuration and deployment.
Please note: The successful candidate will need to travel between schools; therefore, a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. Business mileage will be reimbursed in line with the organisations mileage policy.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Pay Range: Specialist Point 1 - 16 - £28,009 - £31,869 FTE
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 36hrs a week (52 weeks a year)
Base Location: Banstead, Surrey (regular travel to other GLF schools. Driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential)
Closing Date: 11th October
Interview Date: TBC
Safeguarding Statement:
At GLF Schools, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our top priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works or volunteers with us to share that commitment. All roles are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We understand that life is busy and that flexibility matters. That’s why we’re happy to explore flexible working arrangements that help you balance your professional and personal commitments.
GLF Schools is proud to celebrate the rich diversity of our schools and communities. We’re building a culture where:
- Everyone is respected and valued.
- Discrimination is never tolerated.
- Equity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do.
- Staff, children, and students are safe to express their identities.
We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups that are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, trans and non-binary individuals, people of all ages, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of all faiths and beliefs.
To help us manage applications efficiently:
- We may close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
- We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we will carry out an online search and request references for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a self-declaration form. You will have the opportunity in the application form to confirm if you would prefer referees to be contacted after your interview.
